Pervasive myths about oral sex have long existed amongst Indians. Yet, oral sex has indisputably emerged as the hottest and newest trend among people Down Under.
A recent survey revealed that according to sexual health experts improved hygiene standards are turning more (Aussie) couples over to the practice.
However, in India, we still notice a strong reluctance towards the, otherwise believed, most pleasurable act. In fact, oral sex is listed as 'illegal' under Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, stated as being 'carnal intercourse against the order of nature', which does not carry the potential for procreation.
Apart from the legal restrictions, a lot of Indians also seem to nurture erroneous beliefs to perform or avoid oral sex.
Dr. Shivani Sachdev Gour, fertility expert, Phoenix Hospital, states, "Oral sex is wrongly related to the culture of the country and is not merely considered as an act of pleasure. In India, there's a lack of education, which has made couples ignorant about oral sex. Young girls often fear pregnancy or might relate their irregular periods to indulging in oral sex, which is untrue as the two have no correlation."
Dr. Megha Hazuria Gore, clinical physiologist agrees, "For Indians, anything which is done out of the ordinary and is beyond the conservative meaning of sex comes with numerous myths. Likewise, oral sex is not seen as a normal part of sexual interaction and it's considered to be a pornographic act."
A large chunk of the aam janta also seem to argue that oral sex can never make them climax, which is why they prefer steamy sex romps. However, its' advisable not to nurture any preconceived notions about this act without actually trying it out or without having proper knowledge about it.
Housewife Prerna Malhotra (name changed), narrates, "I love giving and getting oral pleasure, but at times when my husband comes back from work and refuses to take a shower, I don't feel comfortable. His stinking body and sticky mouth doesn't let me enjoy the act, so I avoid it."
Unlike Prerna, a working professional Ritu Joshi shares, "My husband has never worn a condom while having sex and considering his potent libido, I fear, it might be medically unsafe for both of us. So, I feel oral sex can at least help us keep infections at bay"
Stating these as wrong notions, Dr. Rajan Bhonsle, an expert on sexual relations, elucidates, "Oral sex is not 100 per cent safe and can lead to infections. The worst part is that those indulging in oral sex might not even know whether their partner is carrying any sexually transmitted disease or not. As a result, they land up being the victims of medical repercussions."
So, before you partake in oral sex, read the most common myths and facts about the act...
